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Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural stays, especially in monsoon season.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
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For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Regular US passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism |
| Visa required | Check official source |
| Maximum stay | verify on the official source |
| Passport validity | verify on the official source |
| Return/onward ticket | Recommended - verify on the official source |
| Arrival form | None mentioned - verify on the official source |
| Last checked | 28 June 2026 |
Full border-enforcement rules for the Yellow Fever certificate, including transit-country traps that catch Sri Lanka travellers out.
Not border-enforced, but genuinely recommended for rural or long stays. Here's when it's worth it.
No visa is required for US citizens visiting Japan for tourism for stays under 90 days.
Read the dossierUS citizens require a visa to enter Vietnam for tourism.
Read the dossierUS citizens need a visa for India, with an eVisa option available for tourist travel.
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